Kelliher, Minnesota facts for kids
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Kelliher
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"Gateway To Upper Red Lake"
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Location of Kelliher, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Beltrami |
| Established | 1892 |
| Incorporated (village) | October 3, 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.26 sq mi (5.86 km2) |
| • Land | 2.20 sq mi (5.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,358 ft (414 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 258 |
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256 |
| • Density | 117.27/sq mi (45.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56650
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-32606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0656866 |
Kelliher is a small city in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. It is known as the "Gateway To Upper Red Lake." In 2020, about 258 people lived there. Minnesota State Highway 72 is the main road that goes through Kelliher.
The city of Kelliher was named after A. O. Kelliher. He was a businessman who worked in the lumber industry.
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Kelliher's Location and Size
Kelliher is located in Minnesota. It covers an area of about 2.14 square miles (5.54 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.08 square miles (5.39 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Kelliher?
The number of people living in Kelliher has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 294 | — | |
| 1920 | 514 | 74.8% | |
| 1930 | 370 | −28.0% | |
| 1940 | 357 | −3.5% | |
| 1950 | 336 | −5.9% | |
| 1960 | 297 | −11.6% | |
| 1970 | 289 | −2.7% | |
| 1980 | 324 | 12.1% | |
| 1990 | 348 | 7.4% | |
| 2000 | 294 | −15.5% | |
| 2010 | 262 | −10.9% | |
| 2020 | 258 | −1.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 256 | −2.3% | |
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A Look at Kelliher's Population
In 2010, there were 262 people living in Kelliher. These people lived in 122 different homes. About 67 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Kelliher were White, making up about 92.7% of the population. About 5.3% were Native American.
In terms of age, the average age in Kelliher was about 46 years old.
- About 23.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 22.9% were 65 years old or older.
- The rest of the population was between 18 and 64 years old.
There were slightly more females (51.5%) than males (48.5%) living in Kelliher.
See Also
- You can also find information about Kelliher in Spanish for kids: Kelliher (Minnesota) para niños
